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Friday, October 23, 2026
9:00 PM 11:00 PM
Mickey & The Heartthrobs - Post Punk from Grand Rapids, MI
Secret Satan - Heavy Rock from West Michigan
9pm // No Cover // 21+
Join us for another fun book fair w/ Next Stop Book Shop.
Grand Rapids Premiere Halloween Band!
It was a graveyard smash…
Garbage Angel started in a back yard of Eastown in Grand Rapids, and has grown to bringing the spooky party all over West Michigan.
No cover! Music starts at 9pm. WEAR A COSTUME!!
(21+ only, please)
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
You think you know scary movies? Test your knowledge at this special trivia put on by our friends, Jerry and Paula. Get your creepy crawly team of up to 6 together for a night of thrill and fun. Plus you have a chance to win a gift card to Speciation!
THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!
Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!
The Moonrays play every last Friday of the month at Speciation.
Music from 8-10:30pm!
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
Join us for the next GR BUG CLUB meeting. Our club meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30pm at Speciation Cellars. Our meetings consist of educational presentations, bug-themed activities, special guests, and bug of the month nominations.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
We are very excited to welcome The Skinny Limbs back to the Speciation Stage!
Comprised of brothers Max (vocals), Jake (drums), and Nate Knoth (bass), along with Mitch Garcia (keys), and Andrew Deters (Guitar), The Skinny Limbs bring a bright mix of soothing melodies and energetic rhythms to create a sound inspired by the west coast of Michigan.
After taking 2022 to re-enhance their live presence playing shows and writing new songs, the boys are back with 2023's “Too Little Too Late” and “For So Long!” off of the new EP “Mozart for Martians," the 4th EP from the band. This EP is out everywhere April 12th, 2024, and explores new sonic territory and heartfelt lyrics never before seen or heard from the boys up until this point.
21+ // No Cover // Music starts at 9pm.
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
We are seeking submissions until October 27th, sets of 5 to 10 minutes in length. Selected performers will be alerted on November 2nd and must respond by November 5th.
The event is November 10th @ 7pm.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
That’s right, Speciation has a book club! We read Nature nonfiction books, and have a casual discussion for about an hour. We meet every 2 months to give you plenty of time to read the book, and generally we pick books around 300 pages long.
This month’s book is Empire of Ants: The Hidden World and Extraordinary Lives of Earth's Tiny Conquerors by Susanne Foitzik, Olaf Fritsche
Acclaimed biologist Susanne Foitzik has traveled the globe to study these master architects of Earth. Joined by journalist Olaf Fritsche, Foitzik invites readers deep into her world—in the field and in the lab. (How do you observe the behavior of ants just millimeters long—or dissect a brain the width of a needle?) Richly illustrated and photographed in full color, Empire of Ants will inspire new respect for ants as a global superpower—and raise new questions about the very meaning of “civilization.”
deadbeatdad is an independent electronic producer, performer & DJ based in Detroit, Michigan. Exploring themes of identity and connection through genre-bending production and poetic lyricism, deadbeatdad draws inspiration from 80’s synthpop, y2k dance music, and indie rock. Expect to add deadbeatdad to playlists with artists like MUNA, Phantogram, and Sam Gellaitry.
The artist behind deadbeatdad, KJ Morehouse, was born in West Michigan and grew up in multiple conservative small towns in the area. Proud of their trans identity, KJ is motivated by becoming the representation they never had as a kid while helping build and uplift their community.
Music at 9pm // 21+ // No cover
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Literary Ladies Book Club is partnering with Speciation Cellars for a community book
exchange open to everyone! Bring a few gently used books, discover new to you reads,
and help us support a wonderful local organization.
Reverend Jesse Ray - one man rock and roll from the mitten state.
Music @ 9pm // 21+ // no cover
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!
Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!
The Moonrays play every last Friday of the month at Speciation.
Music from 8-10:30pm!
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
Join us for the next GR BUG CLUB meeting. Our club meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30pm at Speciation Cellars. Our meetings consist of educational presentations, bug-themed activities, special guests, and bug of the month nominations.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Speciation has a book club! We read Nature nonfiction books, and have a casual discussion for about an hour. We meet every two months, giving you plenty of time to read the book. Generally, we pick books around 300 pages long. If you are interested in joining us, just read the book and pop into the next meeting!
This month’s book is Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Speciation has a book club! We read Nature nonfiction books, and have a casual discussion for about an hour. We meet every two months, giving you plenty of time to read the book. Generally, we pick books around 300 pages long. If you are interested in joining us, just read the book and pop into the next meeting!
This month’s book is Nature’s Best Hope by Doug Tallamy
Speciation has a book club! We read Nature nonfiction books, and have a casual discussion for about an hour. We meet every two months, giving you plenty of time to read the book. Generally, we pick books around 300 pages long. If you are interested in joining us, just read the book and pop into the next meeting!
This month’s book is Secret Lives of Bats by Merlin Tuttle
Speciation has a book club! We read Nature nonfiction books, and have a casual discussion for about an hour. We meet every two months, giving you plenty of time to read the book. Generally, we pick books around 300 pages long. If you are interested in joining us, just read the book and pop into the next meeting!
This month’s book is Underland by Robert McFarlane
Speciation has a book club! We read Nature nonfiction books, and have a casual discussion for about an hour. We meet every two months, giving you plenty of time to read the book. Generally, we pick books around 300 pages long. If you are interested in joining us, just read the book and pop into the next meeting!
This month’s book is A Buzz in the Meadow by Dave Goulson
Speciation has a book club! We read Nature nonfiction books, and have a casual discussion for about an hour. We meet every two months, giving you plenty of time to read the book. Generally, we pick books around 300 pages long. If you are interested in joining us, just read the book and pop into the next meeting!
This month’s book is Bogland by Merritt R. Turetsky
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Join the Grand Rapids Rowing Club in the Taproom to learn about the Grand River and Bringing the Rapids Back. Matt Chapman from Grand Rapids Whitewater will be sharing his knowledge on the return the rapids project that is reshaping the role the Grand River plays in our community.
6pm // All Ages
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
Join Sunday Best at Speciation’s Taproom for a morning filled with the yummiest breakfast burritos in town, BASALT BURRITOS. Pre Orders have sold out but there will be a very limited number of walk up burritos available. Pickups start at 11 am, boozy drinks flow at noon!
Join us for an evening of spooky fun. DJ, Photobooth, Fun Drinks, Costume Contest, Stilt Walker, Artisan Market, and more!
Strange Skin - West MI Industrial / Post-Punk / Shoegaze
Ascension - Midwest US based post-industrial
21+ // No Cover // Music @ 9pm
Join Eclipse on Tap for some awesome space talk. Kicking off at 7pm!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
Sweater Weather: Fiber Fest 12-5pm with Pizza MI Food Truck
The Fat Animals are a five piece ensemble fusing soul, funk, blues and psychedelia into an immersive sonic trip. Their sound is realized through powerful soul-rooted vocals flanked by duelling lead guitars. With a catalogue of jammy goodness spanning decades of the grooviest tracks, deep cuts and original numbers, these five friends produce a fantastically fun vibe that will make you want to get up and groove!
Music starts at 9pm // 21+ // FREE
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Join us for the next GR BUG CLUB meeting. Our club meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 6-7:30pm at Speciation Cellars. Our meetings consist of educational presentations, bug-themed activities, special guests, and bug of the month nominations.
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
MOODS is a conduit for in-the-moment, spontaneous composition and fearless improvisation. MOODS features deft instrumental soloing over lo-fi DnB beats, free improvisation, sophisticated jazz embellishments, and psychedelic soundscapes. As well as being avid jazz connoisseurs, we have a large book of original compositions and interpretations/arrangements of popular songs/artists such as Childish Gambino, Aphex Twin, Mac Demarco, etc..
Friday, October 2nd
FREE // Music at 9pm // 21+
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
THE MOONRAYS return to the Speciation stage!
Don't miss out on their unique blend of Retro Surf, Cosmic Blues & Atomic Rock!
The Moonrays play every last Friday of the month at Speciation.
Music from 8-10:30pm!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
Established in late 2018 in Milwaukee, WI, The MilBillies hit the ground running, bringing their unique synthesis of traditional and progressive bluegrass / Americana to venues and festivals throughout the Midwest and beyond. They project a wall of sound, starting with an intentional focus on melodic lyricism in songwriting and finishing with an unparalleled, action-packed live performance. It truly is "Hot. Dirty. Blue. Grass."
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9pm
Free show
21+
HOT. DIRTY. BLUE. GRASS.
✨Double Album Release Show✨
September 18th at @speciationales. @morgan.haner and @smallie_music will be performing their forthcoming albums Phantom Limb and Through Line.
Admission is free - music starts at 9pm.
See you there 🐎 🐎
Join Candace Cassados, President of the Michigan Bee Keepers Association, Thursday, 9/17, @ 7pm to discuss all things bees!
Join us every Wednesday night for Geeks Who Drink trivia, a pub style quiz! Quizmaster Hayley will lead you on an adventure with topics ranging from celebrities in trouble to wordplay to bad television. Come by yourself, or with a team of up to six people!
Also, PizzaMI will have their food truck set up in our parking lot every Wednesday, beginning at 5pm. Arrive early to order some fresh za!
We're making FINE METAL, VINTAGE BEADED BRACELETS!
Q In this workshop you will design 2 of your own gold-filled bracelets using a curated mix of vintage, antique, and new beads. All materials are provided, including high-quality gold-filled and stainless steel components that are water, sweat, chlorine, and salt-water safe.
Tuesday, September 15th 6:30-8:30 PM
Granny squares are versatile building blocks that can be used in a variety of projects! This class will take place at Speciation Cellars in Grand Rapids. How to crochet a basic granny square will be covered. Basic knowledge of crocheting is required, including single crochet and double crochet. Materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own as well. The class fee is $30 per student and for ages 12 and up.
Tommy Pancy's Jazz Jam comes to Speciation every Sunday from 5-8pm. Hosted by Grand Rapids saxophonist and MSU jazz alum Tommy Pancy, the weekly session kicks off with a house band set before opening the floor to a signup queue — all skill levels welcome. Rooted in jazz standards, it's a laid-back, inclusive night built around preserving a beloved art form.
